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'Treasure' is defined as being:

  • All Coin s from the same Hoard . A hoard is defined as two or more coins, as long as they are at least 300 years old when found. If they contain less than 10% Gold or Silver there must be at least 10 in the hoard for it to qualify.

  • Two or more Prehistoric Base Metal objects in Association with one another

  • Any individual (non-coin) find that is at least 300 years old and contains at least 10% gold or silver.

  • Associated finds: any object of any material found in the same place as (or which had previously been together with) another object which is deemed treasure.

  • Objects substantially made from gold or silver but are less than 300 years old, that have been deliberately hidden with the intention of recovery and whose owners or heirs are unknown.


Under English law a landowner has sole Title to any Archaeological Artefact s found on his or her property. Legitimate metal detectorists come to an agreement the owners of the land they detect on to share any proceeds from treasure sales. Those who detect illegally, either on Scheduled sites or without the landowners' permission cannot benefit from the Treasure Act. Illegal detectorists have had their loot confiscated and can face fines and prison.

Successful cases involving the Treasure Act include that of the Ringlemere Gold Cup . Non treasure finds are the remit of the Portable Antiquities Scheme .


EXTERNAL LINK

Treasure Summary at the Portable Antiquities Scheme site